In fifth place finish and for the first time in front of Jai Hindley in one definition, the Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers) retained the overall leadership for the third stage in a row and the jersey Giro d’Italia rose.
The Locomotive he beat the Australian in the sprintand although this time It wasn’t to earn a bonus, it served to keep you motivated. after a “very tough” stage between Ponte di Legno and Lavarone. The first definition in favor of the Olympic champion, after seeing the leader of Bora-Hansgrohe go forward three times.
Carapaz said to be “happy” after saving a new day in the fight for the lead. “It has been a very tough stage, but we are fine, every day the general classification is being defined and we are happy to retain one more day the jersey rose”, commented the tricolor at the goal.
In the last 10 kilometers, Carapaz and Hindley were left without support from their gregariouscontrary to Bahrain-Victorious workwho day after day imposed the pace of the race in search of improving the time of Mikel Landaalthough in the end the Spaniard did not achieve the objective after running with the support of Wout Poels.
Despite Landa’s pressure and constant attacks, “everything was under control, came with good legs and above all with a lot of confidence for this final”, pointed out the Olympic champion.
With two mountain stages, one flat and the time trial on the last day of the raceCarapaz is still the leader, but he does not neglect what will be the remaining route until the definition of the title.
“Tomorrow (Thursday) will also be an important day”said the carchense by the stretch of 156 kilometers that will link Borgo Valsugana and Trevisoa day for sprinters, with few sections of ascent.
“There are days to go and we have a very nice weekend”, concluded the Ecuadorian. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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